The Overton varsity basketball team (Memphis, TN) will play a home non-conference game against North Panola (Sardis, MS) on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 9:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to Basketball know:

What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Overton vs North Panola
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 9:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

North Panola vs. Overton: A Tale of Two Teams’ 2024-2025 Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, the records and performances of North Panola and Overton provide an interesting contrast. Both teams have demonstrated their unique strengths and challenges, and as they prepare for upcoming matchups, it’s worth analyzing their overall records, scoring averages, and key breakdowns.

North Panola (24-25)

North Panola enters the season with a 5-8 overall record. The team has faced a tough challenge in their district play, holding a 0-3 mark. However, their performance away from home has been relatively stronger, with a 2-1 record, while their home games have resulted in a 3-6 tally. The team has struggled in neutral site games, posting a 0-1 record.

Despite these difficulties, North Panola’s offense has averaged 60.8 points per game, with steady scoring through each quarter:

• Q1: 13.7 points
• Q2: 14.0 points
• Q3: 14.7 points
• Q4: 15.3 points

While their scoring has been consistent, the team has conceded an average of 871 points, resulting in a win percentage of just 38.5% overall and a 0% win rate in district play. However, the upcoming matchups might provide opportunities for improvement, as the team continues to develop their game.

Overton (24-25)

Overton, on the other hand, has seen success with a 5-1 overall record so far. Their performance at home has been particularly dominant, with a perfect 4-0 record, while their away games are 1-0. Their only neutral site game resulted in a loss, but overall, Overton has maintained a strong win percentage of 83.3%.

Offensively, Overton has averaged 66.8 points per game, with impressive increases in scoring as the game progresses:

• Q1: 18.0 points
• Q2: 15.0 points
• Q3: 25.0 points
• Q4: 23.0 points

This steady increase in scoring suggests a team that finds their rhythm as the game goes on, making them a formidable opponent in the latter stages of a contest. Additionally, Overton’s defense has been solid, allowing just 282 points throughout the season.

Key Comparisons

In terms of overall performance, Overton clearly has the edge, with a strong 5-1 record compared to North Panola’s 5-8. Both teams will face off against common opponents, such as Center Hill, which will give fans an opportunity to see how each team fares under similar circumstances.

• Common Opponents Record: Neither team has yet faced a common opponent head-to-head, though they will meet Center Hill soon. This will be a key game to assess how each team measures up to this mutual challenge.
• League and Non-League Performance: North Panola has struggled in league play (0-3), while Overton has dominated in non-league play, boasting a 5-1 record in that category.
• Home and Away Performances: North Panola has had a mixed record at home (3-6) but stronger performances on the road (2-1). Conversely, Overton has excelled at home (4-0) and has remained perfect in their away games (1-0), indicating a team that is tough to beat on their home court.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both teams will have key matchups, with North Panola hoping to turn around its district performance and Overton aiming to maintain its strong form. North Panola’s ability to find consistent offensive production across all quarters will be crucial to their success, while Overton will look to continue its scoring prowess and solid defense.

The upcoming game between these two teams will be one to watch closely, as North Panola looks to challenge Overton’s perfect record, while Overton hopes to prove their dominance against tough opponents. Fans of both schools will be eager to see how these teams evolve as the season continues.